Our History

A legacy over 60 years in the making, Ben and Kathryn Littlepage built a business and a reputation, securing a stronghold in not only Louisiana agriculture but in the American pecan industry.

When you hear Littlepage, you think pecans.

Early in their farming career, the couple began purchasing land and planting pecan trees, working with experts from LSU to develop the pecan industry in central Louisiana. Over the years, Ben received many accolades for his service to agriculture industry and never lost his intellectual curiosity and joy of agriculture. The breadth of the awards demonstrates the sweeping impact he had coast to coast. in 1965, Ben was awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer for Louisiana by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1976 through 1977, he was recognized by Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary Agriculture Fraternity for his work. The National Pecan Shellers Association presented Ben with the Superior Service Award in 2000. He received an award in 2004 from the National Pecan Growers Council for “Distinguished Leadership & Dedicated Service 1965-2004.” In 2007, the Georgia Pecan Growers Association presented Ben with an award “In Appreciation for Years of Service to the Georgia Pecan Industry.” In 2010, he received a plaque from the LSU AgCenter for 37 years of service and support of the LSU AgCenter Pecan Station.